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Fundamentals of geographic information systems / Michael N. DeMers.
LIBRA G70.212 .D46 1997
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- DeMers, Michael N.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geographic information systems.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 486 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
- Other Title:
- Geographic information systems
- Place of Publication:
- New York : J. Wiley & Sons, [1997]
- Summary:
- This comprehensive look at GIS doesn't overwhelm with details, equations, or computer codes. Instead the author interweaves the ideas of geographic inquiry and spatial discovery, inviting readers to join in the excitement of discovery as it takes place within the computerized world of the digital GIS databases. After discussing spatial and mapping concepts, the author sequentially addresses the components of GIS systems. A final chapter spotlights the process of designing and implementing a GIS system.
- Contents:
- Geographic data, maps, and automation
- Input, storage, and editing
- Analysis: the heart of the GIS
- GIS output
- GIS design.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: DeMers, Michael N. Fundamentals of geographic information systems.
- ISBN:
- 0471142840
- 9780471142843
- OCLC:
- 35317704
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